Scion FR-S Concept First Official Pics/Videos + NYIAS Pics and Press Conference

[farugah]

Originally Posted by dalli

"While only a concept… the FR-S shows what is possible with Scion owners’ creativity and easy ability to personalize. It’s a vehicle that will inspire a new model coming to market next year."

QUOTED FROM PRESS CONFERENCE

"It’s a vehicle that will inspire a new model coming to market next year."

explain!?

ZOMG MkV Supra!!!!11! /joke

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Don't you remember, Hachi was one of voter on MkI vs MkII voted MkII.

Nope, I didn't remember that. We must find him help.

[Hachiroku]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Wow I'm surprised. Mk1 still for me.

The first concept is a very close second, but I feel that the Scion FR-S somehow manages to take on the look of an exotic, which is really surprising for a car in the intended price segment.

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Don't you remember, Hachi was one of voter on MkI vs MkII voted MkII.

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Nope, I didn't remember that. We must find him help.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

The first concept is a very close second, but I feel that the Scion FR-S somehow manages to take on the look of an exotic, which is really surprising for a car in the intended price segment.

I thought the Mk1 did that just as well but more subtle. I like subtle. This FR-S has too many "issues" that need to get fixed whereas the MK1 was basically ready to go for a few small things.

[yera]

Forgeting badgets... the lines, the dimensions, the color... the style is... more than stunning, perfect

Maybe my favourite concept of all

[Hachiroku]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

I thought the Mk1 did that just as well but more subtle. I like subtle. This FR-S has too many "issues" that need to get fixed whereas the MK1 was basically ready to go for a few small things.

Agreed, it's not a perfect car (but there really never is). But if you're referring to some of the more radical elements, such as the wild rear diffuser, I would venture to guess that the more extreme styling bits will get dropped in the production version anyway.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

In all honesty, I feel the same. And I've seen all 3 concepts in person.

This car is the best and most moving design of all 3 concepts in my personal opinion.

First of all, I want to say thanks for providing all the pics from all 3 versions. Not only were they high res pics but you captured every single angle!! You are definitely on top of your game and I want to personally thank you! :happy0180:

Originally Posted by RWDJunkie

Hell, there are jacked up G37s out there too. So yes, there are tacky versions of almost every car out there. My point was that a large group of them might flock to the FR-S/FT-86 because it's more or less affordable. That's why Civics, tCs, xBs, etc, are typically such popular choices for them -- because the base vehicle is relatively cheap.

And even so, excluding magazines and the internet, how many xBs do we pass on the road "riced out" as opposed to stock? I'm just saying; those of us who care should buy the car because we genuinely like it and have been waiting for it to come out for the last 8 years. Forget the "ricers". They will always be around. Don't wish bad on the car just because of a branding issue. I'd like the think that most of the enthusiast looking forward to this car are better than that.

:happy0180:

Originally Posted by racinstylez

I agree money doesn't buy taste, but we all know most cheap drivers mod their cars cheaply which turns out to be autozoned or walmart "hooked up". Price will determine which demographic is able to afford, maintain, and purchase the vehicle.

If anything, the dealership will rice it out more than the buyer with their weak accessories. Also, since this is a completely new car with the initial limited aftermarket parts, I think it may even take a a couple of years.

To be honest, in San Diego, I haven't seen too many riced out cars. Either that or I haven't been paying too much attention.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by RRnold

To be honest, in San Diego, I haven't seen too many riced out cars. Either that or I haven't been paying too much attention.

You have selective vision, just like me. Only see what you wanna see.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

But if you're referring to some of the more radical elements, such as the wild rear diffuser, I would venture to guess that the more extreme styling bits will get dropped in the production version anyway.

Sure, but there were less extreme bits in Mk1 than Mk2 or Mk3. That is why I liked the Mk1. We could subtract from each one and say this or that wont be on the production version. I was just taking the 3 of them at face value and prefer the Mk1 personally. The Mk3 has some nice features as do all of them, but as a complete package Mk1 looks the best.

[Midship Runabout]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Don't you remember, Hachi was one of voter on MkI vs MkII voted MkII.

Ban????

[racinstylez]

Originally Posted by RRnold

If anything, the dealership will rice it out more than the buyer with their weak accessories. Also, since this is a completely new car with the initial limited aftermarket parts, I think it may even take a a couple of years.

To be honest, in San Diego, I haven't seen too many riced out cars. Either that or I haven't been paying too much attention.

Yes, you know the dealership will have the first few loaded up with all the options. I'm not from San Diego, so I cannot comment on what you see locally. I'm from Houston, and I can say I see ricer type cars all the time, every single day. The drivers have hideous cars, and most of them cant drive for shit. Ive seen a camry with a wooden spoiler.....are you serious? :facepalm:

[jonnois]

love it, sign me up for thr turbo'ed version

[timeatkuu]

I'm really starting to think the users on this forum throw rice around too much (but mostly in the right content)... That aside, the MK I had very clean lines. This, I guess we're on MKIII now, has very outrageous lines. But it's actually an attractive outrageous in my opinion. If the performance is greater than how it looks - it's not rice

EDIT: PS. Hope this is kept a high-revving NA turbo. And I'm only more moved by this since the MK I because I know this means we're closer to a finalized production model!!!

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Midship Runabout

Ban????

Banning the Hachi (Admin) or me (one of most posting/oldest member)?